Retaliation by Landlords

Are you or someone you know being retaliated against by a landlord for complaining about housing conditions or reporting these conditions to a government agency?

Retaliation can take many forms such as a landlord refusing to re-rent to the same tenant, increasing the rent for the tenant who complained while the rent stays the same for everyone else, or decreasing services, such as locking a gym on the premises to that tenant. Retaliation can even consist of evicting the tenant due to complaints.

The law in Maryland (Real Property Article §8-208.1) prohibits retaliation by landlords for tenants who exercise their rights. Under the law, any retaliatory action that occurs within 6 months of a tenant's protected activity, such as a complaint, may be the basis for a civil action against the landlord.

If you or someone you know is facing such an issue, call The Law Office of Adina S. Katz right away. She can help you fight back against the landlord for these illegal practices.

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